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Blue and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T996 UBAMOT history

T996 UBA is a blue and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 133,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,851 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 UBA was last recorded at 133,851 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,851 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,851 miles
  • 2022 – 133,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,851 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes under starter motor starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront oil leak from engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper bracket corroded excessivelyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Auxiliary belt worn thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

4 tests since 8 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,851 miles
    Test number
    896923412875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes under starter motor starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper bracket corroded excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,851 miles (+40)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,851 miles
    Test number
    217132598624
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn LEAKING EXCESSIVELY (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn LEAKING EXCESSIVELY (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front pitman arm lower joint marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes under starter motor starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper bracket corroded excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,811 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    971300105510
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt worn thin

  4. Fail133,809 miles12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,809 miles
    Test number
    507283569041
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt worn thin

Questions about T996 UBA

Does T996 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 UBA is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T996 UBA?
The MOT on T996 UBA is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 UBA done?
T996 UBA was recorded at 133,851 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 12 miles a year.
Has T996 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 UBA has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T996 UBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T996 UBA find?
T996 UBA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes under starter motor starting to corrode; front oil leak from engine; nearside rear bumper bracket corroded excessively, and 1 more.

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